Employee Preferred Name
Employee Preferred Name
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Designate your preferred first name in the Ìý
- Go to theÌýMyCUInfo Portal
- From theÌýCU ResourcesÌýdrop-down menu, selectÌýMy Info and Pay.
- Select theÌýMy InfoÌýtile.
- Select the Name tabÌýalong the left-hand side. A form will populate.
- Enter the preferred name atÌýPreferred First Name.
- SelectÌýSave.
- You should receive an email confirmation that it is complete.
- Go toÌýIdentiKey Manager.
- SelectÌýChoose My Display Name from the Settings box.
- Login with your IdentiKey.
- Select how you want your name to appear from the drop-down menu.
- ClickÌýSave.
- Follow the Office of the Registrar's Preferred Name - How To Update It at CU instructions to update your preferred name in student-facing systems.
- Visit theÌýOffice of the Registrar's Faculty & Staff Records pageÌýfor instructions.Ìý
Name Change Process: How to change your preferred name
University of Colorado faculty, staff, and student employees can select a preferred first name within the employee portal. A preferred first name is the name you use that differs from your legal name.
ÌýÌýNames may take up to 48 hours to update in the following systems
If you change your preferred name in the, it will change in:Ìý
- HCM (HR Information System)
- MyCUInfo Portal
- Google Suite
- ServiceNow (OIT primary service management tool)
- Phone Directory (Cisco Call Manager)
- Canvas
- Zoom
- Cornerstone
If you change your preferred name in the , it will change in:Ìý
- Colorado.edu email
- CU People Search
- Microsoft Office 365
- The preferred name is displayed in the "From" line of email messages you send. It is a combination of your first and last names. If you wish to use a display name that is not listed, please contact the See theÌýÌýfor more information.
Where will I still see my Legal Name?
- Legal Forms
- W-4/W-2
- Pay Advice
- Need to change your legal name with CU Boulder? Complete the
Contact the Information Technology Service Center @ oithelp@colorado.edu or 303.735.4357